Top 10 Best Opening Numbers in Modern Musicals

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @MsMojo
    @MsMojo  2 месяца назад +7

    Did YOUR favorite show make the list? Let us know below, and check out our video of the Top 10 Best Opening Numbers in Classic Musicals - ruclips.net/video/W87Ldw5rCrg/видео.html

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  • @TimStahmer
    @TimStahmer 2 месяца назад +56

    “The Whole Being Dead Thing” from Beetlejuice should have at least made the honorable mentions. I would have also included “Welcome to the Renaissance” from Something Rotten! which is a very underrated show IMHO.

  • @trinaq
    @trinaq 2 месяца назад +61

    We recently performed "Hairspray" for our local community theatre, and the girl who played Tracy had such an amazing voice, managing to hold all of the notes, and bring the house down every single night.

    • @blind_t2
      @blind_t2 2 месяца назад +1

      how funny they go for musicals, I wonder which ones are performing at this year’s parade.

    • @courtneylent9849
      @courtneylent9849 2 месяца назад +1

      Why make it about you?

    • @signergirl1
      @signergirl1 2 месяца назад

      What character were you?

  • @PowerGlove79
    @PowerGlove79 2 месяца назад +29

    I'm always happy when "Next To Normal" is recognized. It's just a perfect show and one of the best I have ever seen

  • @trinaq
    @trinaq 2 месяца назад +39

    I wish that they'd kept "Anybody have a Map?" in the film adaptation, since it delves more into Heidi and Cynthia, as well as their complex relationships with their respective sons. It would have given the amazing Amy Adams more opportunities to sing.

    • @PowerGlove79
      @PowerGlove79 2 месяца назад +3

      I was so dissapointed that they cut it from the film. It's a very important song to the plot

    • @dlmbs
      @dlmbs 2 месяца назад +2

      Them removing Anybody Have A Map and Good For You was their biggest mistake.

  • @TheFamousFile-US
    @TheFamousFile-US 2 месяца назад +17

    10. "No One Mourns the Wicked" - Wicked
    9. "Road to Hell" - Hadestown
    8. "Hello" - The Book of Mormon
    7. "Anybody Have a Map?" - Dear Evan Hansen
    6. "Welcome to the Rock" - Come From Away
    5. "Oh My God You Guys" - Legally Blonde
    4. "Just Another Day" - Next to Normal
    3. "Mama Who Bore Me" - Spring Awakening
    2. "Good Morning Baltimore" - Hairspray
    1. "Alexander Hamilton" - Hamilton

  • @tanianorth5089
    @tanianorth5089 2 месяца назад +18

    When he tears up in “mama who bore me” 🥺

  • @aitorjordana2337
    @aitorjordana2337 2 месяца назад +21

    Carrying the banner from Newsies is one of my favourites ❤️

  • @beckyhalvorsen2126
    @beckyhalvorsen2126 2 месяца назад +4

    Thank you for including Come From Away! A great first number.

  • @aimee9663
    @aimee9663 2 месяца назад +16

    Moulin Rouge anyone?!? That opening number is AMAZING!

  • @gordongraham7
    @gordongraham7 2 месяца назад +3

    Great list! It could have been a top 20 since there are so many amazing shows.

  • @userTJ39780
    @userTJ39780 2 месяца назад +2

    Fabulous list. Thank you MsMojo!

  • @hannahhester8376
    @hannahhester8376 2 месяца назад +4

    Yes! Come From Away and Legally Blonde?! I LOVE those shows!

  • @PrincezMichelle1
    @PrincezMichelle1 2 месяца назад +12

    I've seen wicked, seeing Six in the spring!!

    • @gordongraham7
      @gordongraham7 2 месяца назад

      Six is fantastic! I knew I would love it but it exceeded my expectations.

    • @RoseTylerxx
      @RoseTylerxx 2 месяца назад

      Six is phenomonal! I am a History fan anyway, but this is a story in a pop concert-it was everything I loved!

  • @sterlingross919
    @sterlingross919 2 месяца назад +4

    “It also introduces the show’s most iconic character: salesgirl number 2” the truth has been spoken!

  • @brynnsayers732
    @brynnsayers732 2 месяца назад +10

    Santa Fe proglue and Carrying the banner are great opening numbers from Newsies

  • @mikejason5621
    @mikejason5621 2 месяца назад +2

    Prologue from Great Comet is a pretty great number. Funny too

  • @Molson-xg9hs
    @Molson-xg9hs 2 месяца назад +8

    It’s a point that’s highlighted by the delightful Hamiltonized version of The Ballad of Sweeney Todd that LMM has done a few times, but that’s what “Alexander Hamilton” immediately drives me to. Much like that Sweeney opener it’s a survey piece and stage-setter that drops these germs of ideas that we see fully lived out as the play goes on. It’s a bold choice, but just like for Sweeney, it pays off.

    • @kell_checks_in
      @kell_checks_in 2 месяца назад

      Unfortunately, the narcissism and intolerance of the OBC turned me off "Hamilton" forever. I just can't watch it without thinking of how incredibly obnoxious those people were/are.

  • @SamuelLinnane-s2b
    @SamuelLinnane-s2b 2 месяца назад +5

    WHAT ABOUT LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (movie version) The transition between the heavenly music and the Greek chorus is amazing, and it is just a vibe.. No one mourns the wicked and good morning boltomore are great decisions though.

  • @SilasDonavon
    @SilasDonavon 2 месяца назад +4

    I’m surprised that “Be the Hero” from Big Fish and “Prologue” from Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 aren’t even on the honorable mentions

  • @samuelcollantes1175
    @samuelcollantes1175 2 месяца назад +3

    Happy wednesday afternoon, Emily. Take care and God bless you, greetings from Colombia to you as well.

  • @seanhorace925
    @seanhorace925 2 месяца назад +11

    What about:
    .Bikini Bottom Day-SpongeBob the Musical
    .Santa Fe/Carrying the Banner-Newsies
    .Prologue/The Most Beautiful Thing in the World-Kinky Boots
    .Arabian Nights- Aladdin
    .Invisible/The Whole Being Dead Thing-Beetlejuice
    .Oh The Thinks You Can Think-Seussical

    • @blind_t2
      @blind_t2 2 месяца назад

      yes that was a good one.

    • @hoops8663
      @hoops8663 2 месяца назад +1

      Was gonna say Beetlejuice

    • @lilaxc
      @lilaxc 2 месяца назад

      The whole being dead thing isn’t the first song in beetlejuice its invisible so that’s probably why

    • @SamuelLinnane-s2b
      @SamuelLinnane-s2b 2 месяца назад +1

      Beetle juice opening is awesome but why oh the things you can think? When my school did it I was cringing the whole way through…

  • @collective654
    @collective654 2 месяца назад +2

    Big Bright Beautiful World from Shrek the musical is SO GOOD! can't believe it didn't even get an honorable mention

  • @TheAcesoncourt
    @TheAcesoncourt 2 месяца назад +1

    Jonathan Groff crying and moved by Lea's singing is pretty awesome

  • @mocknburd23
    @mocknburd23 2 месяца назад +2

    I would put "Corn" from "Shucked" in there - hilarious, and a great introduction to the show!

  • @crayonstarshine
    @crayonstarshine 2 месяца назад

    I think one of my favorite show openers is "Live Life This" from Tuck Everlasting. Sets the scene and introduces characters without revealing too to much about them, and the vocals! It's such an underrated musical

  • @queencec314
    @queencec314 2 месяца назад +4

    I saw this vid and I said “if falsettos isn’t in here I’m rage quitting”
    I rage quitted

    • @moophyl
      @moophyl 2 месяца назад +1

      this list is only musicals that released after 2000 (not including revivals). falsettos initially came out in 1992 which is why it's not here (the 2016 revival is one of my favorites :D)

  • @marissamay8527
    @marissamay8527 2 месяца назад +3

    I'm surprised that "Bikini Bottom Day" from The Spongebob Broadway Musical didn't make the list.

  • @missusmelvin
    @missusmelvin 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes! Hadestown is one of my favorites.

  • @lueagle09
    @lueagle09 2 месяца назад +1

    Many of the shows on this list are my favorites. I adore Hadestown (love to be Hermes) and Come From Away (love to play Garth/Kevin).

  • @AnnMegFair
    @AnnMegFair 2 месяца назад +1

    YEAY Hadestown made the list! My personal number 1, but I get it's not for everyone.

  • @brynnsayers5458
    @brynnsayers5458 2 месяца назад +1

    I love the Wicked movie ❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😊😊

  • @SpEdMice
    @SpEdMice 2 месяца назад +4

    I think the opening of Moulin Rouge is worthy of a spot, over Hamilton, even.

  • @adriangarcia543
    @adriangarcia543 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice set

  • @Thelegendaryredlegend
    @Thelegendaryredlegend 2 месяца назад +6

    YES HAMILTON IS GOLDEN

  • @stecky87
    @stecky87 2 месяца назад +2

    Personal preference, I'd put Hadestown at number one. that being said, I'd go with 'Good Morning Baltimore' over 'Alexander Hamilton' any day

  • @rubygracemoseley8144
    @rubygracemoseley8144 2 месяца назад

    Clicking on this video I automatically knew what would be number 1….And I was not wrong 😂

  • @StephanieOlea
    @StephanieOlea 2 месяца назад +1

    What? No &Juliet?! Larger than life is... well larger than life!

  • @RobloxXwiz
    @RobloxXwiz 2 месяца назад +1

    0:36 my favorite!!!

  • @raymondfernando127
    @raymondfernando127 2 месяца назад

    personal opinion but i really love the prolouge/opening number of into the woods

  • @BurrShotHam711Jenna
    @BurrShotHam711Jenna 2 месяца назад

    i'll agree with the number 1 pick!

  • @jakeclements219
    @jakeclements219 3 дня назад

    I definitely feel like there should be a distinction between modern and contemporary musicals. Hadestown and Wicked are vastly different in their styles

  • @chelseacanales8763
    @chelseacanales8763 2 месяца назад +2

    Avenue Q is the funniest Broadway musical ever 😂😂😂😂

  • @jahelpotter
    @jahelpotter 2 месяца назад +2

    How did it Hansen made the cut over the honorific mentions or In the Heights or Urinetown?

  • @Orona-x6b
    @Orona-x6b 2 месяца назад

    Hamilton 👏👏👏👍😁 Just rewatched tonight 11/26/2024.

  • @joedanger88
    @joedanger88 2 месяца назад +13

    Six doesn't ever get an honorable mention, appalled!

  • @AppaBestBoi
    @AppaBestBoi 2 месяца назад

    Is no one going to talk about phantom of the opera? That opening gave me chills

    • @gordongraham7
      @gordongraham7 2 месяца назад

      This only includes musicals that debuted after 2000. Phantom is way older than that.

  • @Raven64633
    @Raven64633 2 месяца назад

    WEST OF WORDS, ALICE BY HEART

  • @scottshinbaum1772
    @scottshinbaum1772 2 месяца назад +3

    Does The Lion King count as a modern musical? Otherwise "Circle of Life" must be included.

    • @gordongraham7
      @gordongraham7 2 месяца назад

      It debuted before 2000, so it wasn't in scope of this list. However Lion King is the best opening of all time (in my opinion)

  • @wbaumnuss3006
    @wbaumnuss3006 2 месяца назад

    If we consider foreign musicals: "Le temps de cathédrales" from Notre-Dame de Paris and "Alle tantzten mit dem Tod" from Elisabeth are two of the best openings to a musical ever.

  • @legendarymermaid
    @legendarymermaid 2 месяца назад

    What about "Just Like It Was Before" from Bandstand?

  • @melannwil31
    @melannwil31 2 месяца назад +2

    I’m guessing sound of music didn’t make the list because it’s not a modern musical. But nothing holds a candle to The hills are alive with the sound of music

    • @jensuttorp5266
      @jensuttorp5266 2 месяца назад +2

      They said right at the beginning that it was only shows that debuted after 2000.

  • @noahkendall4446
    @noahkendall4446 2 месяца назад +1

    prologue from natasha pierre

  • @DeleightofThere
    @DeleightofThere 2 месяца назад

    another good opening number from a modern musical is Ring Around the Moon from The Spitfire Grill

  • @nataliacruz6218
    @nataliacruz6218 2 месяца назад +5

    Imo the only good song from DEH is Does Anybody Have a Map, but imo does not deserve a spot in the top 10

  • @daddio5251
    @daddio5251 28 дней назад

    I don't understand the constraints of dates. I think this list would have been significantly improved by "Carrying the Banner" from "Newsies" and the opening number "Ragtime" from "Ragtime The Musical"

  • @boyohio1980
    @boyohio1980 2 месяца назад +1

    wow hamiltion won this nope Wicked should of or maybe pahantom wow nope not exited about these picks

  • @strawberrysoulforever8336
    @strawberrysoulforever8336 2 месяца назад +3

    How does Beautiful only get an honourable mention? It is the best opening number of all. With Alexander Hamilton being second, of course.

  • @JustAVibinKoala
    @JustAVibinKoala 2 месяца назад

    No Aladdin? Come on, Arabian Nights is so iconic!

  • @brendanrodriguez5111
    @brendanrodriguez5111 2 месяца назад +2

    No welcome to the rennaissance? Helo? It’s a bop and like the rest of the musical mostly historically acurate with hilarious wordplay. We’re called elizibethans. They’re all a bunch fo heathans. Heathans headed straight for you know where is the best example of that

  • @JennaDrums2
    @JennaDrums2 2 месяца назад +8

    Where’s Greatest Showman???

  • @Daveodad
    @Daveodad 2 месяца назад

    Most are pretty good choices (particularly "Come From Away" and "Spring Awakening") but I would include the opening number from "American Idiot" over most of the others (especially the vastly overrated "Hamilton")...

  • @andredarin8966
    @andredarin8966 Месяц назад

    Les Miserables "At the End of the Day" doesn't make the cut? Jeez!

  • @crumbdav
    @crumbdav 2 месяца назад +1

    No Hedwig.?!

  • @KathleenScrivner
    @KathleenScrivner 2 месяца назад

    You missed Moulin Rouge!

  • @Liamhughes-sy7zl
    @Liamhughes-sy7zl 2 месяца назад

    Get ready 4 wicked

  • @mindytillapaugh3465
    @mindytillapaugh3465 2 месяца назад

    EVERY time Lea Michelle sings.....Jonathan Groff cries....

  • @AlixMorph
    @AlixMorph 2 месяца назад +1

    4 jews from Falsettos perfectly sums up the situation

  • @JoeRiver444
    @JoeRiver444 2 месяца назад +5

    I'm suprised Seasons Of Love, Jellicle Songs (for Jellicle Cats) and All That Jazz are not on this list!

    • @scottk1265
      @scottk1265 2 месяца назад +5

      They said they were not doing anything before 2000 or any remakes

    • @scottmartin5990
      @scottmartin5990 2 месяца назад

      All those songs are from pre-2000 musicals, so don't qualify.

    • @jessc.994
      @jessc.994 2 месяца назад +6

      Interesting thing- Seasons of Love is only at the beginning for the movie version of Rent. It’s actually the act 2 opener in the stage show :)

  • @Kristi-s5w
    @Kristi-s5w Месяц назад

    People who think Tulsa 67 should have made the list?

  • @jorgealejandro672
    @jorgealejandro672 2 месяца назад +2

    Rent?

    • @scottk1265
      @scottk1265 2 месяца назад

      @@jorgealejandro672 before 2000

  • @scottw3166
    @scottw3166 2 месяца назад

    UMM WHAT HAPPENED TO LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS AND SUFFS?!?!?

  • @LoriGordon-t7k
    @LoriGordon-t7k 2 месяца назад +1

    How could the opening of wicked possibly be 10th? It’s so much better than many of the others.

  • @saabjaab
    @saabjaab 2 месяца назад

    Ok how about picking stuff older than 1993?

  • @luislozano6073
    @luislozano6073 2 месяца назад

    I’m so sad that Ben Platt couldn’t accept he had grown and ruined the opportunity of many to meet Dear Evan Hansen

  • @romykehat
    @romykehat 21 день назад

    Anastasia never ever makes any lists! Why???

  • @kyleholland-standup9365
    @kyleholland-standup9365 2 месяца назад

    No Beatlejuice really

  • @vickibicket5491
    @vickibicket5491 2 месяца назад

    Lion king and Sweeney Todd not mentioned?

    • @gordongraham7
      @gordongraham7 2 месяца назад +1

      Both premiered before 2000 so not eligible for this list

  • @brentdowney5815
    @brentdowney5815 2 месяца назад

    Brags of the shows amazing songs, but clearly can't play or show very much of it due to copyright laws n paying royalties. Too bad- woulda been great to see at least 16 bars of each show at least.

  • @Glace_cakes
    @Glace_cakes 2 месяца назад +1

    I’m sorry. There’s a 9/11 musical????

    • @TheAcesoncourt
      @TheAcesoncourt 2 месяца назад +4

      Come From Away is amazing

    • @YarnDragonTracy
      @YarnDragonTracy 2 месяца назад +1

      Not 9/11 musical in the way you are probably thinking but more what happened to people/the world on September 12th and beyond.

    • @gordongraham7
      @gordongraham7 2 месяца назад +1

      It's my favorite show of all time, and I've seen nearly 300 shows. It is such a beautiful story of the Canadian town of Gander and how they took in 38 planes who couldn't enter the closed U.S. airspace. It's absolutely brilliant.

  • @eygl1945
    @eygl1945 Месяц назад

    The background music while you're talking is unnecessary.

  • @aleksandrakettner905
    @aleksandrakettner905 2 месяца назад

    🩷❤️🩷

  • @edgydreamy681
    @edgydreamy681 Месяц назад

    Hamilton is overrated there I said it

  • @markvanvo
    @markvanvo 2 месяца назад

    Hamilton is so OVERRATED